3 ways building controls must evolve

With many exciting advances in data analytics, machine learning, grid integration, user interaction and renewable energy technologies entering the buildings industry, it is easy to get caught up in the vision and potential of high-performance buildings. The unfortunate reality is that many buildings designed to high-performance standards struggle to deliver on this vision. In fact, studies in the U.K. have found that 75 percent of high-performance buildings are not meeting their energy goals (PDF) and are in fact using two to five times more energy than their models predicted (PDF) . Instead of living the dream of a comfortable, super efficient and intuitive building, many owners are experiencing operational issues, excessive energy consumption and user complaints. Many reasons for this are cited, from occupant engagement to lack of integrated design, but the fundamental r...